Anne Virginia Kiske

Anne Virginia Kiske

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

10525 N Ambassador Dr, Suite 208, Kansas City, MO

About Anne

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Family law is the practice of law in the areas of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, child custody, child support, guardianship, name change, and can include DFS/CD and juvenile court cases.

30%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody is the legal term that helps us understand when a child is going to be where and who is going to make what decisions for the child. The court will enter an order for child custody in both dissolution of marriage actions and paternity actions. Child custody has two sub-parts – physical custody and legal custody.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

The legal term in Missouri for divorce is “dissolution of marriage.” Please visit my website for a thorough discussion. www.kiskelawoffice.com

20%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

A will is a legal document that tells the court how you want your property distributed among your children, your family or others. It also directs the court as to your preference for guardians for any minor children you may leave behind. There are certain legally required features a document must have to be considered a valid and legal will.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 31 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 12 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kiske Law Office, LLC

10525 N Ambassador Dr, Suite 208, Kansas City, MO, 64153

Kiske Law Office, LLC

1911 Jules, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501

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Anne Virginia Kiske's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 56 reviews

Posted by Eighmie | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Eighmie

When seeking an attorney, you seek knowledge, experience, compassion, relatable, reputation and overall altruism. When I had to seek guidance, I had no idea what I was doing and was fortunate enough to find all of the above and more. Anne will cut directly to the heart of rhe matter. She is not t...here to make you feel better, she is there to assist you in a legal dispute and thats exactly what she does. She kept me on track, never allowed me to wallow in my self pity, and kept me focused on the fight ahead. When I was wrongfully accused, I didn't understand at all what was happening. I wanted answers, I wanted them then. The type of case we were up against was a drastically flawed one that happens througout the nation and has a deviststingly low positive outcome for the accused. Anne did not allow me to stay below the line when I felt I had lost my will. Anne is full of compassion, yet uses it in a compelling manner in which you have a bull dog fighting for you. Do what you are asked, do what you say, say what you mean...this is her very clear and transparent approach and expectation. I would HIGHLY recommend Anne. If she is unclear or unsure, Anne is quick to find the answers, the rights to your wrongs so to speak. Anne is a straight shooter, what you see is what you get. There are no gimmicks. There are no secrets. She is very straight forward and hard working. Anne is truly there working for you. If you ever have doubts, simply ask and she will set matters straight. When it comes to finding information about specifics, Anne is truly amazing and went above and beyond, to every length and the greatest distance. You can rest assure, Anne does not want to lose. No attorney really does. So if she is getting to the point, LISTEN TO HER. THERE IS A REASON. We went up on a very difficult case with DFS and stastistcs show less than 10% of appeals with DFS/CPS win. We were hopeful, but never sure until the day if the appeal when it all unfolded and simply could not have gone better. We were MORE than prepared. When she tells you "we will build a mountain of evidence to our side of the table," she does just that. Anne can be intense, but thats her passion and what I loved the most about her. I hope I do not have future needs ever again, but I would trust my life with Mrs. Anne Kiske. She proved her skill level, her knowledge, her sincerity as well as her ability to go for the gold and thats what she did for me. I cannot thank Anne enough and I hope others that need a family attorney will find Anne and not hesitate with their decision to use her services.

Posted by Lori | May 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Attorney...

I was referred to Anne by a friend and I do not regret choosing her to represent me in my divorce. Anne took my case and situation very serious. She listened and was caring and compassionate when I needed it. Her knowledge and guidance through the process allowed me to feel safe and have a better und...erstanding of the court system. I would highly recommend her for your legal needs.

Posted by Jon | May 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!

Anne knows her legal domain well and is great about communication and kept me well informed of everything that was going on. I was able to voice my concerns with how things were going with the opposing council and Anne was always quick to respond and drive things forward. I always felt like she was... on my side, yet she was not a "yes man" and was not afraid to set me straight when I was pursuing thoughts or ideas that were not ultimately in my best interest or the best interest of all parties. Her transparency and overall approach was much appreciated and helped ease my mind throughout the process. I hope that I never have to go through something like this again, but if needed I wouldn't hesitate to have Anne in my corner.

Posted by Matt | May 21, 2015 | Child Custody

More than a lawyer

I was referred to Anne by a friend, and I'm glad I was. She was receptive to my case, and all the matters that were involved with the custody battle. Anne, worked on my case more than if she was just my "lawyer." I would recommend her to anybody needing help.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | Child Custody

if you want help, look elsewhere

I decided to use Anne for my son's custody case, solely on her reviews on these websites. I strongly recommend NOT to use her if you want an attorney to fight for you. She was bitter towards me and I felt I was judged. The whole case consisted of her working with the respondents attorney and them not... working with us, so that resulted in me getting nothing I want and the respondent getting almost everything she wanted. Also she said at my last court date she would wait till it happens next time, which was very disrespectful as she was hinting to my current relationship. If you are a father I highly recommend to seek representation elsewhere.

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Anne Virginia Kiske's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Showalter

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anne is a compassionate and strong advocate. She cares deeply for her clients and makes herself personally available to them."

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Amanda Showalter

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2017

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

1993

American Jurisprudence Award for Administrative Law., American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Member - Board of Directors, MARCH Mediation

2014 - 2014

President Board of Directors, Unity Center Leavenworth

2009 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Missouri Western State University

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Department of Social Services, State of Missouri, Division of Legal Services

Associations

2014 - Present

MARCH Mediation

Board Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1994 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re AB

Juvenile released from probation

Doss v. Brown

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Education

1994

Washington University in St. Louis

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Mid American Tax Advisory Client Education

The Probate Process

Languages

English

Danish

Activity

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